"I think it's important for the students and for the people in the community," he said.

Zook speaks highly of Penn State quarterback Michael Robinson: "He's big, strong and fast. He can run and throw. He makes intelligent decisions."

Zook also has good things to say about his 78-year-old Penn State counterpart, Joe Paterno: "He's a great person, a man of high integrity. But you don't win as many games as he has without being competitive and tough. Outside of football, he's young in mind and vibrant."